2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5  RealSafeCars90Safety Rating

#26 of 2023 SUVs

#33 of all 2023 vehicles


The Ioniq 5, introduced by Hyundai in 2022, is a small SUV with seating up to 5. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 provides superior horsepower for its class, offering great power. The Ioniq 5 provides superior EPA (miles per gallon) for its class, easing fuel costs and reducing pollution. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it handles mud, snow, and sand with ease. Hyundai offers a 5-year, 60,000-mile basic warranty, and a 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.


The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is safe compared to all vehicles.

Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has a score of 90, implying a 0.029% chance of driver death (2.6% chance of injury).

We estimate that the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0293% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 3.3405%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0293% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 3.3405% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is 37% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is 28% less likely to result in a fatal accident.

Active safety features can substantially reduce the risks of harm to vehicle occupants by preventing severe accidents. Active safety systems that are standard on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 include: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection (FDA-PED), Lane Departure Warning System, and Blind-Spot View Monitoring.

Some safety technologies get a lot of press, but another may also improve safety. Standard side mirror turn signals alert others of your intention to turn or switch lanes allowing them to react accordingly, which can prevent accidents caused by not seeing a vehicle in the blind spot.


But it is about as safe as many comparable models.

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